Keller Law Attorneys

Jenna H. Keller represents numerous farmers, ranchers, mineral and royalty owners, and rural landowners throughout eastern Colorado, northwestern Colorado, western Nebraska and southern Wyoming with a particular emphasis on oil, gas, and wind issues. She also handles wills, trusts, estates/probate, conservation easements and water rights, and provides guidance in real estate transactions and related litigation on those subject matters, all with an emphasis on rural land issues. Ms. Keller grew up on a wheat farm in northeastern Colorado and knows firsthand the challenges facing rural farmers and ranchers.

Ms. Keller received her law degree from the University of Wyoming’s College of Law, where she graduated Order of the Coif. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in International Political Economy from Colorado College. Ms. Keller is admitted to practice law in Colorado, Nebraska, and Wyoming.

Ms. Keller has lectured throughout northern, northeastern, and southeastern Colorado on topics such as oil and gas leasing, restrictions and encumbrances on the transfer of water shares, oil and gas pipeline easements, and wills, trusts and powers of attorney. She is a regular speaker at the annual High Plains No-Till Conference. She also is a blog contributor at the Mineral Rights Forum and eLegacyConnect.

Outside of work, Ms. Keller volunteers her time with as a member and current co-chair of the Board of the Community Agriculture Alliance. Ms. Keller is also Secretary of the Colorado FFA Foundation Board.

(Deb) decided to become a lawyer because she wanted to help people solve their problems (and after she realized she didn't like Chemistry enough to become a doctor).  Since 1999, Deb has been helping her clients solve their estate, business, and tax planning issues throughout Colorado.  The most important part of her practice is to educate clients and explain in a straightforward manner, the often confusing information and options related to personal, tax, and business planning.  Deb's goals are to ensure that none of her clients feel overwhelmed by the planning process and each person she meets knows she cares about their best interests and happiness.  She represents families, entrepreneurs, and numerous businesses including operating farms and ranches, restaurants, and medical practices.

Deb grew up in Minnesota (and can still talk "Minnesootan" if you ask). She moved to Colorado when she was 19 and has lived here since, aside from a 3-year stint at the University of Oregon where she attended law school.  After law school, she moved back to Steamboat Springs and, despite having pledged to never go back to school again, Deb decided obtaining an LLM in Tax from University of Denver sounded like "fun."  She now divides her time between the Front Range and Steamboat, covering all points in between (and north, south, west and east) - usually on her motorcycle if the weather cooperates.

Frank Walter joined Keller Law as an Associate Attorney after graduating from the University of Colorado School of Law in May 2019. He works with landowners to promote their interests in energy development, from oil and gas to wind and solar. He resolves property disputes and facilitates real estate transactions, from townhomes to farms and ranches. Frank enjoys getting to know clients’ goals and concerns so that he can guide transactions to meet their needs. He is detail-oriented and appreciates the unique situation of each property and its owner.

Frank grew up in Arizona. Energy and land use have been a focus of his education since obtaining an undergraduate degree in Environmental Sciences from Northern Arizona University. During his academic career he worked with legal clinics, electric utilities, non-profits, government agencies, and private organizations so he understands the many facets of property and energy transactions. For example, he helped draft bylaws and secure water rights for multi-generational farming communities in Colorado’s San Luis Valley. He helped mobile homeowners recover title to preserve affordable housing. He provided input on infrastructure projects and outlined regulatory processes to facilitate development.

Frank has traveled the American West extensively to experience its vast landscapes and diverse people. He is a photographer and enjoys sharing the beauty of our country with others. Frank is passionate about outdoor recreation and has found community in activities like mountain biking and snowboarding throughout his life. He employs a sense of teamwork and zeal developed in the outdoors to his professional endeavors. He is grateful to now live in the Yampa Valley and serve clients across Colorado.